OK SB 75

Author

Jo Anna Dossett
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 514.2
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-5624
joanna.dossett@oksenate.gov
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Bill Text

Category

Rail

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State

OK

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Summary

Requires certain railroad trains to have two certified crew members. Provides exceptions and penalties.

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Issue

Requires any person or entity operating a railroad train hauling freight to have at least 2 certified crew members aboard the train. The provisions of this measure shall not apply to passenger trains, trains traveling no more than 30 mph outside of a rail yard attached solely to a caboose, helper services, hostler services, and the movement of a train solely to unload freight.

Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue citations to violators and establishes a $250.00-$1,000.00 fine for the first offense, $1,000.00-$5,000.00 fine for the second offense, and $5,000.00-$10,000.00 for the third and subsequent offenses that occur within 3 years of another offense.

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Notes

Pending first reading.

History

02/03/2025 Scheduled for first reading.